Russia-Ukraine Conflict Intensifies with Missile Barrage Kyiv, Ukrainian Drone Strikes Airbases

The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has sharply escalated with significant military and political developments. Ukraine has successfully employed advanced drone technology, including a large-scale operation named Spiderweb, that destroyed about a third of Russia's strategic bombers, marking a major blow to Moscow's military capabilities. In response, Russia launched its largest air raid on Ukrainian cities, notably Kyiv, resulting in civilian casualties and extensive damage. The Kremlin has accused Ukraine of state terrorism following attacks on Russian infrastructure, while Ukrainian intelligence highlighted efforts to secure the Black Sea region by diminishing Russian naval presence. U.S. President Donald Trump has engaged in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin, attempting mediation but acknowledging the conflict's severity and warning of possible sanctions against both nations if hostilities continue. Despite peace talks in Istanbul, the violence persists, reflecting a deepening and complex war that threatens regional and global stability.